Return From ISIS

"Return From ISIS"

2020 0h 55m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Secrets, lies and lasting consequences. For the past four years, journalist Josh Baker has been trying to uncover the truth about an American family's journey from Indiana to the Islamic State group's caliphate and back.

“Return From ISIS”

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Cast

John Demers
Himself
Lori Kelly Elhassani
Herself
Rick Kelly
Himself
Juan Servantes
Himself
Samantha Kelly
Herself
Matthew Kelly
Himself

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Behind the camera

Director: Joshua Baker
Languages: Arabic, English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Arabic, English.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Dosaj shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Demers and Lori Kelly Elhassani and Rick Kelly carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Return From ISIS".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13464726 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joshua Baker directs. Paul Dosaj cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in Arabic, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Arabic, English.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Paul Dosaj shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Demers and Lori Kelly Elhassani and Rick Kelly carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Return From ISIS".
8IMDB entry: tt13464726 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.